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Bequest of thing described in general terms.-If there is a bequest of something described in general terms, the executor must Collected by the All India Christian Council, www.christiancouncil.in Page 61 of 123 purchase for the legatee what may reasonably be considered to answer the description. Illustrations (i) A bequeaths to B a pair of carriage-horses or a diamond ring. The executor must provide the legatee with such articles if the state of the assets will allow it. (ii) A bequeaths to B "my pair of carriage-horses". A had no carriage-horses at the time of his death. The legacy fails. CHAPTER XIX Of Bequests of the Interest or Produce of a Fund